Consultant Rheumatologist

Your tasks

Full-time We are looking for an experienced consultant rheumatologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, musculoskeletal, and rheumatic diseases, with a patient-centered approach to long-term care.

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and management of rheumatological conditions.
• Diagnose and manage rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and other inflammatory arthritis.
• Evaluate and manage systemic autoimmune and connective tissue disorders, including lupus, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, and vasculitis.
• Assess patients presenting with joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, and other musculoskeletal symptoms.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, and imaging.
• Manage advanced therapies including biologic and targeted treatments where clinically appropriate.
• Monitor disease activity, treatment response, medication safety, and potential complications.
• Perform or coordinate appropriate joint and soft-tissue procedures, including injections, where within scope of practice.
• Provide comprehensive management of osteoporosis and metabolic bone conditions where appropriate.
• Work closely with orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, pain specialists, dermatologists, nephrologists, pulmonologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
• Provide patient education regarding disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and long-term care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance and patient safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in rheumatology or internal medicine with rheumatology specialization.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist/consultant qualification.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience in rheumatology.
• Strong clinical experience in autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Experience with biologic, immunomodulatory, and targeted therapies is highly desirable.
• Experience managing complex multisystem rheumatological conditions.
• Eligible for DHA consultant classification/license in Dubai.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and patient management skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.